The assistance of the Department of State is particularly necessary with regard to obtaining statements abroad from eye witnesses to reported atrocities as well as consulting foreign governments concerning certain extradition requests. Apparently. the Department of State has not responded to these requests for assistance by the Department of Justice. This matter has been discussed during oversight hearings held by my Subcommittee on Immigration. Citizenship. and International Law on April 3 and June 25. 1974 and in each instance we have urged the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue its investigation. It is my understanding. however. that this investigation has been seriously impeded by the inaction of the Department of State. I can appreciate that sensitive foreign policy considerations may be involved in such an investigation. but it is our responsibility to insure that the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act are adequately and properly enforced. In order to achieve this objective. I would urge the Departmment of State to cooperate in every respect with the efforts of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to elicit all of the facts in these cases. This evidence and information is urgently needed If the Service is to complete Its Investigation in a timely manner. Consequently.
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